Building Victoria’s clean economy workforce

The Victoria Government has announced an almost $9m funding package to boost skills in environmental sustainability and the clean economy.

The investment will support TAFEs, universities, training providers and industry to establish practical Skills Labs where innovative short courses called Skill Sets can be developed.

The funding package announced includes $3.45m to establish three Clean Economy Skills Labs — hosted at TAFE Gippsland and Melbourne Polytechnic — to develop training in offshore wind, circular design, manufacturing and meeting net-zero emissions targets.

As part of the package, RMIT will receive $970,000 to co-design three new Skill Sets in sustainable building practices. These Skill Sets are currently being piloted with industry professionals and students.

Victoria Skills and TAFE Minister Gayle Tierney says she is proud to celebrate Victoria’s world-class vocational training system.

“Skills and training are vital to achieve our ambitious net zero emissions targets,” she said.

“We are continuing to invest in our TAFEs and training providers, in partnership with industry, to upskill workers for the clean economy.”

Victoria Climate Action Minister Lily D’ambrosio comments on the investment.

“By investing in training programs that equip Victorians with the skills for a sustainable future, we’re not just creating jobs — we’re making that our workforce is ready to lead the way to meet our world leading climate targets,” she said.